Cohutta Feed & Country Store opened it’s doors at its temporary location November 3, 2006. The owners Jim and Laurie McClearen raise Beef Cattle and Dartmoor ponies on their farm in Morganton. Jim and Laurie have have lived in the Blue Ridge area for the last 15 years.

Laurie has been involved with horses most of her life, starting with 4-H, Pony Club, riding hunters, and now drives her ponies to a carriage. Recently retired from her nursing career of 10 years, she is full time in the store.

Jim has practiced veterinary medicine for the past 32 years at Bells Ferry Veterinary Hospital in Acworth, Georgia. His practice included dogs, cats, rabbits, exotic birds, wildlife, pocket pets, goats, pot bellied pigs, and a small amount of cattle and horse work.

Both Laurie and Jim have been involved with agriculture for over 30 years, having horses, cattle, dogs, and cats. Our interest and dedication to young people, pet and livestock owners, farm families and the community, have lead to the opening of Cohutta Mountain Pet & Feed. This venue allows access to Purina research and top quality foods, that we can individualize to your animals needs. We welcome you to Cohutta Feed & Country Store, where knowledgeable owners and staff will do everything they can to help you, your family and the creatures that help make your days better.

 Healthy Womens Conference Fashion Show April 10, 2008.